A beginner's blog about an early 40-something female who's divorced, a teacher, and has MS (multiple sclerosis) and diabetes. The Messy Stuff in life will be exposed to the sunlight, making it less important and allowing our trusty blogger to enjoy life more.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Taking back my power

I have been really irritated with the credit union lady over her thrice-messed up appointments. So today I took the bull by the horns and called two other places to inquire about what they could do for me. One of them was my bank; yes, I have money in a bank and a credit union.

I have most of my money direct-deposited into the bank with a small portion going into the credit union. I do this to set aside money for the summer because I never really go to the credit union even though I have a nice little amount socked away there to live on over the next few months. I figure if I put it there, which is slightly out of my way, that I will have plenty of cash for the months without paychecks.

Regardless, I have a bank and a credit union. I called the bank and have a meeting with them to get pre-qualified for a mortgage this Thursday. There is apparently a program that may help me acquire a home out in the country. I'd like to see what that entails and what the bank might approve me for money-wise.

The other credit union I called wasn't as forthcoming with anything for first-time home buyers so I am crossing them off my list for now.

I'm not completely giving up on my credit union YET but I am very upset and dissatisfied. The woman with the craptastic customer service skills did call my cell today to see if I wanted to set up an appointment. I let it go to voice mail.

It seems I may need to be calling around to a few other places this week.

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About Me

I'm divorced with no kids, just turned 40, have one awesome cat named Edison, a career in education, a desire to write, and a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and diabetes. I look a lot like a weeble and I often get wobbly, ergo the name above. The good news is that I always bounce back up when the rough stuff hits me.
My new motto: When life gives you messy stuff, start blogging.